Recipe Details
Ingredients
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4 ½cupsall-purpose flour
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1 ½teaspoonssalt
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½cupshortening
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1 ¼cupswater, or as needed
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2tablespoonsolive oil
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1smallonion, chopped
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1 ½poundsground beef
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2tablespoonspaprika
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1tablespooncumin
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½teaspoonground black pepper
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1pinchsalt
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½cupraisins
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1tablespoonwhite vinegar
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2largehard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
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1quartoil for frying, or as needed
Cooking Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Make the dough: Stir flour and salt together in a medium bowl. Cut in shortening using a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Use a fork to stir in water, a few tablespoons at a time, until the mixture comes together.
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Pat into a ball and flatten slightly. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Make the filling while dough is chilling: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
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Add beef, paprika, cumin, pepper, and salt; cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
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Drain excess grease, then stir in the raisins and vinegar. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
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Remove dough and filling from the refrigerator. Form dough into twenty-four 2-inch balls.
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Stir hard-cooked eggs into filling.
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Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
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While the oil is heating, roll one ball dough on a floured surface into a thin circle. Spoon some filling onto the center, fold dough into a half-moon shape, and press the edges with your fingers to seal. Repeat to fill and form remaining empanadas.
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Working in batches, fry 1 to 2 empanadas at a time in hot oil until browned, about 2 1/2 minutes per side.
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Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
Editor’s Note:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe24 | |
Calories528 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 46g |
59% |
Saturated Fat 8g |
38% |
Cholesterol 33mg |
11% |
Sodium 169mg |
7% |
Total Carbohydrate 21g |
8% |
Dietary Fiber 1g |
4% |
Total Sugars 2g |
|
Protein 8g |
16% |
Vitamin C 1mg |
1% |
Calcium 14mg |
1% |
Iron 2mg |
11% |
Potassium 138mg |
3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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